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Advanced Placement Biology

Goal 3

Goal 3

The learner will develop an understanding that cellular processes are based on physical and chemical changes.

Objective 3.01

Analyze the chemical and physical properties of water.

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Objective 3.02

Examine the structure and function of organic molecules.

• Role of carbon in molecular diversity.
• Synthesis and breakdown of macromolecules.
• Including:
  • Carbohydrates.
  • Lipids.
  • Proteins.
  • Nucleic Acids.

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Objective 3.03

Analyze free energy changes in biochemical processes.

• Relate to laws of thermodynamics.
• Examine process participants.

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Objective 3.04

Describe the structure and function of enzymes.

• Regulation by enzymes of chemical reactions.
• Dependence of specificity to structure.
• Regulation of enzymes.
• Recommended laboratory - Enzyme Catalysts

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Objective 3.05

Analyze bioenergetic reactions.

• Compare and contrast:
  • Fermentation.
  • Cellular respiration.
  • Photosynthesis.
• Examine the purpose, interactions, and adaptations of bioenergetic. reactions.
• Recommended laboratories - Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis, Cell Respiration

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Objective 3.06

Examine past and present research on biochemistry and cellular processes.

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